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Fife, Key of C

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Yamaha


I wish they had just made a simple fife instead of trying to "improve" it. The extra fingerholes were badly placed (at least for my big hands) making it almost unplayable. This is too bad because everything else was so well designed for a cheap plastic pipe. It's been sitting in it's bag for a while now, maybe I will find someone with small hands to give it to...

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Pair of Mini Plastic Maracas (with 2.5" Head)

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Hohner


This looks like a large baby's rattle, but the sound is quite loud. I bought it to complement the Hohner 6 piece rhythm set and it does so nicely. I received the blue ones. It came in a bag with a one page brochure with some suggested songs/chants to try with it, separated by age range.

Overall it seems pretty well made, and the noise is loud as one might expect. The size is larger that I thought they would be. I would estimate the round end to be almost as large as a tennis ball in diameter. The handles are comfortable to grasp.

My daughter also has some cheap ones from the Simba music set, but these Hohner ones are much louder.

I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for quality instruments ... Read More:

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2 FOR 1 Trigger Action Guitar Capo Acoustic / Electric (Curved)

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments


This looks like a large baby's rattle, but the sound is quite loud. I bought it to complement the Hohner 6 piece rhythm set and it does so nicely. I received the blue ones. It came in a bag with a one page brochure with some suggested songs/chants to try with it, separated by age range.

Overall it seems pretty well made, and the noise is loud as one might expect. The size is larger that I thought they would be. I would estimate the round end to be almost as large as a tennis ball in diameter. The handles are comfortable to grasp.

My daughter also has some cheap ones from the Simba music set, but these Hohner ones are much louder.

I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for quality instruments ... Read More:

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Waltons Irish Tin Whistle CD Pack

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Waltons


This DOES NOT teach proper methods for learning the whistle. You don't tongue the whistle like you do western instruments, it is for emphasis only. The songs in the book are not traditional. The whistle is only ok for someone beginning. The coating peels off in a messy way. I spent more and bought at proper book and a better flute. It's worth it in the end.

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Jingle Bells 25 Sleigh Bells Christmas Bells

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments


This DOES NOT teach proper methods for learning the whistle. You don't tongue the whistle like you do western instruments, it is for emphasis only. The songs in the book are not traditional. The whistle is only ok for someone beginning. The coating peels off in a messy way. I spent more and bought at proper book and a better flute. It's worth it in the end.

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Hohner Little Lady Harmonica

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Hohner


This DOES NOT teach proper methods for learning the whistle. You don't tongue the whistle like you do western instruments, it is for emphasis only. The songs in the book are not traditional. The whistle is only ok for someone beginning. The coating peels off in a messy way. I spent more and bought at proper book and a better flute. It's worth it in the end.

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Hohner 542/20 Golden Melody Harmonica, w/ FREE Book, Key of C

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Hohner


This DOES NOT teach proper methods for learning the whistle. You don't tongue the whistle like you do western instruments, it is for emphasis only. The songs in the book are not traditional. The whistle is only ok for someone beginning. The coating peels off in a messy way. I spent more and bought at proper book and a better flute. It's worth it in the end.

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Hohner Single Baby Maraca, Assorted Colors

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments


I would give it 5 stars, but it is rather small. I expected it to be a tad larger.

My 8 1/2 months old is in love with it. She has joined Gymboree & I am trying to expand her musical horizon. She just makes the best music with it. Come to think of it, it is good for her hands (the right size). So I do give it a 4 1/2 stars ;)

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Cactus Rain Stick from Chile with Fabric - 15"

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Wilsons Trading


I would give it 5 stars, but it is rather small. I expected it to be a tad larger.

My 8 1/2 months old is in love with it. She has joined Gymboree & I am trying to expand her musical horizon. She just makes the best music with it. Come to think of it, it is good for her hands (the right size). So I do give it a 4 1/2 stars ;)

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Pipe Makers Union Carbony Pennywhistle in D Carbon Fiber Whistle

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Pipe Makers Union


This is a great instrument. Sounds fantastic, and made to take a beating! As the previous reviewer stated, these whistles will last a lifetime. The $129.99 retail price is extremely high, though. I bought my whistle from a Pipe Makers Union salesman this summer at an Irish festival and their retail price was $75.